Plastro system
Layout of Plastro system. Drawing: RELMA.
The Plastro system was developed in Israel as a low-pressure drip irrigation system with high water efficiency, clogging resistance and durability. For further information contact Plastro GVAT in Israel, or ATIF (K) Limited.
Construction, operations and maintenance
System components
- 920-litre plastic water tank
- Screen filter (120 mesh)
- Control valve
- 24 m x 32 mm PE pipe
- 2 x 32 mm bends
- 2 x 32 mm equal tees
- 16 dripline start connectors
- 16 dripline end closures
- 600 m standard 16 mm drip tube.
Reference manuals, videos, links
Acknowledgements
- Sijali, Isaya V. DRIP IRRIGATION: Options for smallholder farmers in eastern and southern Africa. RELMA, 2001.